Affinity Desktop Shortcut Verified →

: First, locate the Affinity application. If you installed it through the Microsoft Store or by downloading it from the official Serif Labs website, the default location might be in your Program Files or Program Files (x86) directory, depending on your Windows architecture.

How? Create a batch script that copies the relevant preference file before launching, then tie that script to a uniquely named shortcut. It’s like having two Affinity installations for the price of one.

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Alternatively, you can also drag the application directly to your dock for easy access:

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Yes, you can go deeper. Once your Affinity shortcut is pinned to the taskbar (Windows) or Dock (macOS), use system-level shortcuts to launch it without a mouse:

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Creating desktop shortcuts for frequently used applications like Affinity enhances your productivity by reducing the time you spend navigating through directories.

For years, the debate has raged: Adobe vs. Affinity. But for the growing army of designers who have switched to Serif’s Affinity suite (Photo, Designer, and Publisher), one tiny, overlooked feature often becomes the unexpected hero of their daily workflow: the . affinity desktop shortcut

"C:\Program Files\Affinity\Photo\Photo.exe" --new-window